epicanthus

• Существительное, обозначающее вертикальную складку кожи у внутреннего уголка глаза, которая является нормальной анатомической особенностью у некоторых групп населения, а также может встречаться при определённых медицинских состояниях.

A noun referring to a vertical fold of skin over the inner corner of the eye, which is a normal anatomical feature in some populations and can also appear in certain medical conditions.

1. Skin fold of the eyeC1formalmedical

   A vertical fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye, commonly found in people of East Asian descent and sometimes associated with certain medical conditions.

   Эпикантус

   • The epicanthus is a normal anatomical feature in many populations.
   • In some cases, a prominent epicanthus can be a sign of Down syndrome.
   • The doctor noted the presence of an epicanthus during the examination.